Farmers and Greens nominate deputy justice minister for Vilnius mayor

The Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union has nominated Deputy Justice Minister Kristina Zamarytė-Sakavičienė as its candidate for Vilnius mayor, LRT reported. She announced her candidacy on Facebook on Thursday.

Zamarytė-Sakavičienė said Vilnius had more potential than the city government was using. If elected, she would seek to use municipal funds rationally, improve children’s safety and expand public services.

Lithuania’s municipal elections are scheduled for March 7 next year.